This was amazing. I was absolutely hooked from the very first page. There is something so simple yet beautiful about the writing, and I loved that this book creates a compelling narrative and also injects a lot of Greek mythology without it seeming like pure exposition. It feels like a memoir, which I think works really well for this type of story.

Circe is a fantastic protagonist. She is flawed AF. She can be impatient, envious, and impetuous. She gets herself into a lot of situations that have dire consequences. But at the same time, she's strong, loyal, and brave. I love that she takes responsibility for her own actions and grows from her mistakes. I love that she is contrary enough to her family that when she is exiled to Aiaia she looks at it as a good thing, a place she can finally live her own life on her own terms.

TW: If you know anything about Greek (or really any) mythology, you know that there can be some really intense happenings...if you're at all triggered by assault or violence in any shape or form, you may want to tread lightly here.

This is the first Madeline Miller book I've read, but I really want to pick up A Song for Achilles soon.
Circe is absolutely one of my new favorites. I feel like this is one of those books that has been really hyped the past few months, and it is completely deserving of it!